July is UV Safety Awareness Month as designated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The purpose of UV Safety Awareness Month is to educate people about therisks of sun damage to their eyes each time they step outside, especially during the summertime. You need to protect your eyes from the UV rays; otherwise, you could […]
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Glaucoma is a condition of the eye where the natural drainage system is not working correctly. Since the drainage system is defective, it causes an increase in pressure in the eye for most types of glaucoma. Often, there are no noticeable symptoms other than a gradual loss of vision. Many people think their eyesight is […]
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There is still much to be learned about COVID-19 and how it is transmitted from one person to another. We do know that it is spread through person-to-person close contact and droplets of water vapor, mucus, and saliva from the mouth and nose. When a person exhales, and if they have coronavirus, the water vapor […]
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Cataracts are normally caused by aging yet can occur in younger people sooner from an eye injury, diabetes, excessive UV sunlight exposure, and other such reasons. Cataracts occur when the proteins in the lens of the eye start to form on the lens. This “clumping” will appear as a white dot on the surface of […]
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Vision is a vital sense most people don’t even think about losing. They may not have perfect vision but can wear glasses or contacts or get laser corrective vision surgery to fix this problem. Yet, there are several things that can cause damage to your eyes and cause vision loss, sometimes even permanently. What Damages […]
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When it comes to vision correction, you often have the option of choosing between glasses, contacts, or laser eye surgery. Which one is best for your lifestyle? It depends on you and the type of vision correction you require. Each choice has its pros and cons. Glasses Pros Glasses are the most frequent choice to correct […]
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Water is essential for the body to help maintain hydration including the eyes. Most people do not realize that drinking water is good for the eyes. However, they do notice the side-effects of not drinking plenty of water through dehydration. How Does Dehydration Occur? Dehydration can occur for a variety of reasons. When you think […]
Read MoreDear Patient, The COVID-19 pandemic and California’s Shelter-in-Place order means that non-essential outings must be avoided to limit spread of infection. As you are probably aware, patients over 65, or those with underlying medical problems, such as heart or lung problems and diabetes, are more susceptible to serious complications of this virus. While social distancing […]
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As we get older, our eyes go through age-related changes. They often change around 40 and, again, once we are in our 60s. LASIK for older people is not always the best option to correct vision problems. The eyes tend to be their healthiest from the time we are 19 to around 40. After 40, […]
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Blindness due to cataracts is possible if cataracts treatment is not sought. Over time, cataracts will continue to develop and, eventually, lead to reduced vision and, potentially, blindness. However, unlike other forms of blindness that result in permanent vision loss, it is possible to restore vision with laser vision surgery. What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are a […]
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